Masai Mara safari packages from four to nine days, with a private guide and vehicle, park fees included and prices per person in US dollars.
The Masai Mara is the reserve most people picture when they think of a Kenya safari: open grassland, acacia, big cats and, in season, enormous herds of wildebeest. It is also easy to reach from Nairobi, which makes it the natural centre of many of our itineraries. The packages below all include the Mara, and they are organised mainly by length, because the number of days you have usually decides what the trip looks like.
With four days, the shortest options go from Nairobi straight to the Mara for a concentrated run of game drives, and one pairs it with Lake Nakuru. At five days, the Mara and Rift Valley Escape adds Lake Nakuru and the drive through the Great Rift Valley before the Mara itself. At eight and nine days there is time to combine the Mara with Lake Nakuru, with Amboseli, or with the Maasai community and their traditions. Every package is private, with your own guide and vehicle.
Timing matters here. The Great Migration usually brings the herds to the Mara between July and October, and the dramatic river crossings are the main reason people book those months. Outside that window the Mara still holds resident lions, elephants, giraffes and plains game all year, and January and February can be excellent for predators with far fewer vehicles around. If the migration is your priority, tell us early so we can plan around it.
Prices are in US dollars per person. Brochure packages show their lowest rate, which is for five or six travellers sharing in low season; smaller groups and peak weeks cost more, and final rates are confirmed at booking. Park fees, game drives, guide, transfers and bottled water are included as listed on each itinerary. Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp and we will tell you which length and season suit what you want to see.
The wildebeest herds are usually in the Masai Mara from July to October, with river crossings most likely in the later part of that window. January and February are drier and quieter, with strong predator sightings, and April and May are the wettest months, with fewer vehicles and lower demand.
Prices are in US dollars. Shorter itineraries are listed first.
A concentrated burst of East Africa’s finest wildlife theater. Perfect for travelers short on time, this 4-day express journey whisks you from Nairobi straight to the legendary plains of the Masai Mara.
Kenya’s most famous reserve and its flamingo lake in four days, the ideal first safari for families and small groups.
The perfect Kenyan wildlife circuit packed into five unforgettable days. Journey through the dramatic floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru, then on to the Masai Mara for premier big-cat tracking.
A profound journey connecting the marvels of Kenya’s wildlife with the living traditions of its indigenous people. Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration unfold across the Masai Mara.
Immerse yourself in the ultimate East African wildlife journey. This classic circuit takes you across Kenya’s most iconic landscapes: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara.
Brochure packages show their lowest rate: five or six travellers sharing, in low season. Smaller groups and peak seasons cost more. Final rates confirmed at booking.
Our four-day packages give up to three nights in the Mara region, which is enough for a first look at the main wildlife. If you want to add Lake Nakuru or the Rift Valley, five days works well, and eight or nine days lets you pair the Mara with other regions or with Maasai cultural visits.
The herds are usually in the Mara from July to October. Exact timing and river crossings change each year with the rains, so we cannot guarantee a crossing on a given day.
Yes, all of the packages here are private, with your own guide and a 4x4 or safari minivan with a pop-up roof. You decide how long to stay at each sighting.
Our packages start in Nairobi and include the road transfers set out in each itinerary.
Accommodation as listed, meals as shown, a private vehicle and professional guide, park and reserve fees, the game drives in the itinerary and bottled water. Flights, visas, insurance, premium drinks and tips are not included.
Yes. April and May are the wettest months, with fewer visitors and quieter camps, and wildlife stays in the reserve all year.
Tell us your dates and interests and we will suggest the right itinerary.
